Category Archives: Ohio News

ODOT updating statewide airport system plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ohio's 104 public-use airports generate billions of dollars for the state's economy each year. The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for the public's help as i...
Joey Martin Jun 21, 2023

Ohio AMBER Alert kids found safe in Indiana
WATERLOO, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two children who were the focus of an AMBER Alert in Ohio have been found safe in Waterloo, Indiana. The car they were in was seen by DeKalb County Sheriff’s deput...
Joey Martin Jun 19, 2023

Protecting yourself during severe storms
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), National Weather Service (NWS), and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) are promoting June 18-24 as ...
Joey Martin Jun 19, 2023

Ohio House considering bill to lower hiring age for police officers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – State lawmakers are discussing legislation that would lower the minimum age for hiring police officers in Ohio. House members are considering a bill that passed through ...
Joey Martin Jun 08, 2023

Troopers: Fatalities increase over Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting an increase in roadway fatalities over this past Memorial Day weekend. OSHP says 22 crashes resulted in 23 deaths across the s...
Joey Martin May 31, 2023

Survey: Ohio's seat belt usage has dropped to lowest level in 18 years
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ohio's annual observational seat belt survey shows that seat belt usage has dropped in Ohio to its lowest level in nearly two decades. According to the study conducted b...
Joey Martin May 25, 2023

ODOT: Safety top of mind as summer travel season begins
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Millions of drivers will hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, kicking off the unofficial start to summer. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is pred...
Joey Martin May 24, 2023
Recalled baby formula mistakenly distributed to some retailers
(ADAMS) - A food wholesaler is issuing a notice on previously-recalled baby formula being mistakenly distributed to some retailers. Associated Wholesale Grocers says 12.4-ounce cans of powdered Gerber...
Joey Martin May 16, 2023

Local family gives big boost to Mercer Co. Grand Event Center
CELINA, Ohio (Ohio) – The Mercer County Fairgrounds has received a $1 Million donation towards the Grand Event Center from Dave & Danielle Buschur, owners of Bushur Custom Farm Services, D&...
Joey Martin May 08, 2023

Ohio Marks National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – Ohio drivers should expect to see more motorcycle riders on the road as peak riding season gets underway, according to Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Traffic Sa...
Joey Martin Apr 24, 2023